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MPIBA's Reading the West Book Awards Young Readers Longlist 2023 Foreword INDIES Finalist So . . . you got a phone! You can text your friends, play games, and take cool pictures! You have the whole world in your pocket--power to be used as a force for good or, um, not so good.
Fraught with cyberbullying, disinformation, fake stuff, tech addiction, and so much more, the digital world can be downright sad, awkward, and nasty. But have no fear, kids--
The Phone Book is here! Packed with research-based explanations, techy tidbits, and real stories from hundreds of teens and preteens, this phone book (the fun kind) will be your guide on the path of light, teaching you healthy phone habits and ways to stay safe online. And while you're on your journey, super illustrations, activities, and secret codes will reveal the power of your phone and the superpowers you have to wield it. Go forth, be informed, and slay the dark side of technology!
Table des matières
Chapter 1: Social Media - Welcome to Disneyland
Chapter 2: FOMO, JOMO, FOJI and Other Acronyms
Chapter 3: “I Promise I Won’t Share it With Anyone” and Other Fictional Phrases
Chapter 4: Big Dollars Data - Why the Internet Knows So Much About You
Chapter 5: Sherlock Code - Sleuthing Truth from Lies and Fake Stuff
Chapter 6: Zombie Land - Is Phone Addiction A Thing?
Chapter 7: Creepy People - Stranger Danger Lurking on the Internet
Chapter 8: Cyberbullying - The Depths of the Dark Side
Chapter 9: Really Cool Stuff
Chapter 10: You and Your Phone - A Force for Good
A propos de l'auteur
Jessica Speer is the award-winning author of books for kids and teens, including
The Phone
Book—Stay Safe, Be Smart, and Make the World Better with the Powerful Device in Your Hand,
BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships, and
Middle
School—Safety Goggles Advised.
Blending social science, stories, and activities, her writing guides readers through the tricky stuff that surfaces during childhood and adolescence. She has a master's degree in social sciences and a knack for writing about complex topics in ways that connect with kids and teens. Jessica regularly contributes to media outlets on content related to kids, parenting, friendship, and social-emotional learning. For more information, visit www.JessicaSpeer.com.
Résumé
MPIBA's Reading the West Book Awards Young Readers Longlist
2023 Foreword INDIES Finalist
So . . . you got a phone! You can text your friends, play games, and take cool pictures! You have the whole world in your pocket—power to be used as a force for good or, um, not so good.
Fraught with cyberbullying, disinformation, fake stuff, tech addiction, and so much more, the digital world can be downright sad, awkward, and nasty. But have no fear, kids—The Phone Book is here! Packed with research-based explanations, techy tidbits, and real stories from hundreds of teens and preteens, this phone book (the fun kind) will be your guide on the path of light, teaching you healthy phone habits and ways to stay safe online. And while you’re on your journey, super illustrations, activities, and secret codes will reveal the power of your phone and the superpowers you have to wield it. Go forth, be informed, and slay the dark side of technology!
Préface
So . . . you got a phone! You can text your friends, play games, and take cool pictures! You have the whole world in your pocket-power to be used as a force for good or, um, not so good.
